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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.69, 1,322.22 and 334.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.69, 1,322.22 and 334.02 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.69 : 1,322.22 = 334.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.69/1,322.22 = 334.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.69x = 1,322.22 × 334.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.69x = 441,654.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,654.14/881.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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